Press releases
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![Brad John becomes new Chairman of the Board Brad John becomes new Chairman of the Board](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/15f9eca8-b842-448d-893c-b26d981098ed/-/progressive/yes/brad-john-new-chairman.jpg)
Brad John becomes new Chairman of the Board
John was elected by the Assembly of Trustees at the 2023 Leadership Institute.
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2023 Award Recipients
Congratulations to all chapters and brothers who received an award during the 2023 Leadership Institute!
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2022 Award Recipients
Congratulations to all chapters and brothers who received an award during the 2022 Leadership Institute!
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DU Receives Communications Awards
Delta Upsilon was recognized with two awards from the Fraternity Communications Association.
![Katherine Pezzella to Join Staff as Director of Chapter Development Katherine Pezzella to Join Staff as Director of Chapter Development](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/014f054b-4b73-436e-84d6-ff8e1953efc8/-/progressive/yes/kody-rother-700-400-px-2.png)
Katherine Pezzella to Join Staff as Director of Chapter Development
Staring Feb. 22, Katherine Pezzella will join the Chapter Development team.
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KODY ROTHER TO JOIN STAFF AS DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Starting Feb. 7, Rother will join the Educational Programs team.
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2021 Award Recipients
Congratulations to all chapters and brothers who received an award during the 2021 Leadership Institute!
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DU Launches Amplify DU
Amplify DU: Recruitment Training Program will be a virtual, summer program.
![Fraternity members report higher levels of positive mental health and support Fraternity members report higher levels of positive mental health and support](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/698f44dd-7982-4f87-85df-9fc4965b7105/-/progressive/yes/student-in-mask.jpg)
Fraternity members report higher levels of positive mental health and support
New report shows positive impact of fraternity membership.
![2021 Presidents Academy and RLA to be virtual 2021 Presidents Academy and RLA to be virtual](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/fcf9f8f6-d155-4e24-8489-0d3517cb093c/-/progressive/yes/presidents-academy-2020-group-photo.jpg)
2021 Presidents Academy and RLA to be virtual
Registration for both programs is now open. January 2021 GSI has been canceled.
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DU offers scholarships to AFLV Virtual Conference
DU will provide up to 50 full scholarships for undergraduate brothers to attend AFLV.
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2020 Award Recipients
Congratulations to all of DU's award recipients from the 2019-2020 academic year!
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How to Watch DU's Virtual Awards Show
Find links to our Facebook and YouTube premiere videos.
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![DU Creates Advancement of Justice Task Force DU Creates Advancement of Justice Task Force](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/8a2ace5e-3b30-4120-a39c-22e94cd9bc7e/-/progressive/yes/dikaia-upotheke.jpg)
DU Creates Advancement of Justice Task Force
Task force will ensure our undergraduates and alumni are actively engaged in creating a just world and educated on societal issues.
![FCA Recognizes DU FCA Recognizes DU](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/53a4b674-ffb9-4a77-aaf6-99e4e9ec4832/-/progressive/yes/2020-fca-award.png)
FCA Recognizes DU
DU received the first place award for enewsletter from the Fraternity Communications Association.
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LI 2020 Canceled
In lieu of in-person meetings, virtual Convention, Assembly and awards show will be held this fall.
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DUEL 2020 Canceled
Due to continued COVID-19 concerns, DUEL 2020 has been canceled.
![May and June 2020 GSI Trips Canceled May and June 2020 GSI Trips Canceled](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/ac92e4f9-1c2b-443b-bcc5-b37fdebda966/-/progressive/yes/jan-2020-gsi-group-photo.jpg)
May and June 2020 GSI Trips Canceled
Decision based on the Fraternity’s responsibility to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the impracticality of holding trips at this time.
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2019 Award Recipients
Congratulations to all of DU's award recipients from the 2019 Leadership Institute!
![Steve Rowley Retires as DUEF Chairman Steve Rowley Retires as DUEF Chairman](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/466a7816-1df7-42f2-b95c-5abba45381f2/-/progressive/yes/rowley-li-2017.jpg)
Steve Rowley Retires as DUEF Chairman
After 22 years as DUEF Chairman, Steve Rowley, Ohio '65, retires. Lewis Gregory, Kansas '75, takes helm.
![Fraternity Elects new Secretary and Undergraduate Directors Fraternity Elects new Secretary and Undergraduate Directors](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/d8e6dcde-ae03-45ee-a409-826c54423d94/-/progressive/yes/aaron-clevenger-li-2019.jpg)
Fraternity Elects new Secretary and Undergraduate Directors
Aaron Clevenger, Central Florida '97, become Fraternity Secretary.
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Ryan King Joins DU Staff
Ryan King named Associate Executive Director of the DU Educational Foundation.
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Stand Up to Harvard
Delta Upsilon supports litigation against Harvard's Sanctions Policy.
![DU hires Dominic Greene DU hires Dominic Greene](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/08068da2-483c-4a5c-9afa-2f3c5ddff8ed/-/progressive/yes/dominic-greene-faunce.jpg)
DU hires Dominic Greene
Greene will begin as Director of Health & Safety Initiatives Aug. 1.
![Delta Upsilon announces substance-free housing policy Delta Upsilon announces substance-free housing policy](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/aa880b28-e5b8-48b0-8819-6db7e408a2dd/-/progressive/yes/generic-news-image.jpg)
Delta Upsilon announces substance-free housing policy
Substance-free housing policy to go into effect Aug. 1, 2020.
![Statement on Penn State Chapter Statement on Penn State Chapter](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/9d3269e1-3921-43fe-b10b-bda1eda5c2f7/-/progressive/yes/penn-state.jpg)
Statement on Penn State Chapter
Regarding chapter's loss of university recognition through spring 2018.
![DU to expand at Seton Hall DU to expand at Seton Hall](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/d257b228-c504-4aa5-a487-fdd66a970f38/-/progressive/yes/seton-hall-logo.jpg)
![GSI registration costs reduced GSI registration costs reduced](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/0b906be1-5c1d-4fd9-a794-ea80aec43c2c/-/progressive/yes/gsi-logo.png)
GSI registration costs reduced
Now $250 plus travel for undergraduates and $500 plus travel for alumni.
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DU elects board of directors
DU elected new board of directors while at the Leadership Institute.
![Delta Upsilon Recognized with NIC Awards Delta Upsilon Recognized with NIC Awards](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/b0b98016-25b8-44a1-ac72-8bb11c12f85b/-/progressive/yes/north-logo.jpg)
Delta Upsilon Recognized with NIC Awards
DU honored with Laurel Wreath Award and Kansas State Chapter with a Chapter of Distinction Award.
![Delta Upsilon Closes its Kentucky Colony Delta Upsilon Closes its Kentucky Colony](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/e0022a3c-38f7-4d1c-8dab-388b1d869e58/-/progressive/yes/kentucky-logo.jpg)
Delta Upsilon Closes its Kentucky Colony
The International Fraternity Board of Directors closes the Kentucky Colony.
![Delta Upsilon closes its Grand Valley State Chapter Delta Upsilon closes its Grand Valley State Chapter](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/497817ad-4a99-4033-a371-df9df88882a2/-/progressive/yes/grand-valley-logo.jpg)
Delta Upsilon closes its Grand Valley State Chapter
The International Fraternity Board of Directors closes the Grand Valley State Chapter.
![Delta Upsilon Closes its Manitoba Chapter Delta Upsilon Closes its Manitoba Chapter](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/4d1afcad-76fb-4a48-9781-7fc543d39ed4/-/progressive/yes/manitoba-logo.jpg)
Delta Upsilon Closes its Manitoba Chapter
The International Fraternity Board of Directors closes the Manitoba Chapter.
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Delta Upsilon suspends its Missouri Chapter
The International Fraternity Board of Directors closes the Missouri Chapter.
![Delta Upsilon Statement on University of Missouri Delta Upsilon Statement on University of Missouri](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/4274f963-f669-46fb-853e-aa19b066a398/-/progressive/yes/missouri-logo.jpg)
Delta Upsilon Statement on University of Missouri
DU makes statement on Missouri Chapter.
![Delta Upsilon suspends its Washington State Chapter during investigation Delta Upsilon suspends its Washington State Chapter during investigation](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/c4649422-e604-44ae-ae22-5538cba888a0/-/progressive/yes/washington-logo.jpg)
Delta Upsilon suspends its Washington State Chapter during investigation
The International Fraternity Board of Directors suspends the Washington State Chapter.
![Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Adds Gender Identity to Nondiscrimination Policy Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Adds Gender Identity to Nondiscrimination Policy](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/c1e49031-edd5-45da-a0f8-10caef363dcb/-/progressive/yes/gender-img.jpg)
Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Adds Gender Identity to Nondiscrimination Policy
DU Convention and Assembly add gender identity to DU's nondiscrimination policy.
![Stephannie Bailey Named Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation Senior Director of Philanthropy Stephannie Bailey Named Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation Senior Director of Philanthropy](https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/53a13517-4993-433c-ad86-b375a934383a/-/progressive/yes/stephannie-bailey-cropped.jpg)
Stephannie Bailey Named Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation Senior Director of Philanthropy
Bailey tabbed to lead DUEF's major gift program.